Car recall results

VF7******9W505271 to VF7******AW549090(C3), VF7******9W505271 to VF7******AW549090(DS3)

Build Date:

23/12/2009 to 23/06/2010

Numbers:

66

Defect:

The bonnet lock fixing bolts may not be fully secure which can result in noise and vibration and in rare cases insecure holding by the bonnet catch and lock.

Action:

On recalled vehicles the tightness of the bonnet lock fixing bolts will be checked and where necessary tightened to specification.

Launch Date:

16 September 2010

Recall:

No. 5 of 18

Recall Ref:

R/2010/043

Exact Model:

C3 & DS3

Description:

LOSS OF DRIVE

VIN:

VF7******AW507447 to VF******AA551904

Build Date:

Numbers:

114

Defect:

The front right hand drive-shaft may fail.

Action:

Recall the affected vehicles to check and, if necessary, replace the right hand drive-shaft

Launch Date:

19 April 2010

Recall:

No. 6 of 18

Recall Ref:

R/2010/076

Exact Model:

C3 & DS3

Description:

FRONT AXLE MAY DETACH

VIN:

VF7******AW500469 to VF7******AW541457(C3), VF7******AW500469 to VF7******AW541457(DS3)

Build Date:

05/01/2010 to 02/06/2010

Numbers:

36

Defect:

The front axle fixings may not have been tightened sufficiently. This may result in the front axle becoming insecure which may in rare cases, if not corrected, cause directional control to become impaired.

Action:

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the front axle fixings and where necessary tighten them to specification.

Is your vehicle affected by a recall?

If you find a recall notice above that matches your vehicle – make/model, date of registration, VIN or engine number – the next step is to confirm whether the required inspection or repair has been carried out.

This information is currently only available from the individual vehicle manufacturers or importers. Contact their customer services department with details or your vehicle and the recall, and ask for confirmation that the necessary work has been completed.

In most cases, the manufacturer or importer contact details will have been returned in the search results above. If not, check your vehicle handbook or contact the Recall Information Point at the SMMT, Consumer Affairs Department, Forbes House, Halkin Street, LONDON SW1X 7DS (tel: 0870 7518270).

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